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The Two-faced Man
The Two-faced Man picked his way across the beach carefully, pausing every so often to poke around in the sand with a stick. From my...
Joel M. Smith
May 185 min read
Proper Care and Feeding
Far in the future, we meet the ancients that started humanity on Earth.
Joel M. Smith
Jun 12, 20232 min read


Hidden Master
“Hey! Stop fartin’ around!” The voice brings me up short. I lower my foot from the last crescent kick that I'd been doing, just inches...
Joel M. Smith
Aug 13, 20225 min read


The Impending Disaster
Do you remember what you were doing when you heard the Earth was going to die?
Joel M. Smith
Mar 12, 202218 min read


For You Do Not Know What Hour
The alarm on my phone went off at 4am. “Good morning! It’s time to wake up. It is June 15th, and the time is 4am. Sunrise today will be...
Joel M. Smith
Sep 11, 20219 min read


THE VANISHER
I am so proud to present this piece of fan fic that a friend wrote, set in my Wood and Water universe.
Joel M. Smith
Aug 14, 20218 min read


Birthday Surprise
Here's a short story I wrote a few years ago. Nothing supernatural, just an idea bonking around in my head. The couple sat down at the...
Joel M. Smith
May 15, 20214 min read


CRISIS #DE5T1NY
The fate of the world depends on the most unlikely people.
Joel M. Smith
Mar 14, 202114 min read


The Human Wars
3 million years ago, the first humans came to Earth. They had seeded the Earth with many plants and animals they liked, adding to the...
Joel M. Smith
Jan 17, 20213 min read
A Good Meal Is Hard to Find
Harold had heard a marriage counselor once compare sex to eating meals. There are those times when the meal is microwaved pasta or a...
Joel M. Smith
Oct 13, 20202 min read
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